Ohio State opened up the 12-team College Football Playoff the same way it opened up the four-team field: holding up a trophy. The Buckeyes knocked off Notre Dame in the championship game, 34-23, to reclaim their spot at the top of college football.

Here's a look at how many national championships Ohio State football has won heading into the Buckeyes' CFP title game matchup with Notre Dame:

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Texas football is experiencing the kind of success they haven't had since the Mack Brown era after recording two consecutive 10-win seasons.

Ohio State is back at No. 1 in the AP poll after winning the 12-team CFP. Alabama, meanwhile, had its worst finish in the poll since 2007.